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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.54, 138.82 and 56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.54, 138.82 and 56 is: 84.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.54 : 138.82 = 56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.54/138.82 = 56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.54x = 138.82 × 56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.54x = 7,773.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,773.92/92.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.01

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